Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis

JOB SUMMARY:
The Financial Analyst position is responsible for providing financial results and analysis to support reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecast that meet Company goals and objectives. Works with all levels of employees, including Executive leadership in the Company and throughout Southern Company to analyze, research, prepare, and communicate financial and operating information. The position requires detailed financial analysis, accuracy, initiative, and effective communication skills.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field requiring application of analytical techniques required

Knowledge

• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and procedures
• Firm grasp of key financial concepts including net income and cash flow analysis

Job Responsibilities

• Minimum 1 year of budgeting, finance, accounting, or similar experience required
• Prepare accurate and timely budget and projections:
• Financial analysis, guidance, and reporting (O&M, capital, revenue, affiliate billings)
• Accurate projection of earnings, affiliate billings, capital, and cash requirements
• Develop annual 5-year budget with the assistance of key stakeholders
• Support business partners ensuring all targets are met
• Prepare analysis and reports for internal management and business units, as well as affiliate customers
• Will be responsible for variance analysis for monthly, year to date, and annual reporting
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to respond to their needs
• Analyze business challenges and opportunities, oftentimes through special projects, and provide solutions to achieve financial targets and improve financial or operational performance
• Maintain lease information, including payments and revenues

Skills

• Ability to manage stress and balance multiple priorities while producing high quality work
• Detailed but can keep the big picture in view to solve a problem or recommend a solution
• Confident enough to question, while being open-minded to the ideas of others
• Determination to push through frustration to understand an issue and figure out a strategy
• Trustworthy to keep sensitive information confidential
• Take personal responsibility for Company and personal success
• Self-starter with the desire for continuous improvement

Possesses:

• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated finance and accounting skills
• Excellent computer skills- especially Excel, Power Point, and Word
• PowerBI skills is a plus
• Must be comfortable presenting in front of executive leadership (Director level and above)